uropod (Meaning)
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uropod (n.)
Any one of the abdominal appendages of a crustacean, especially one of the posterior ones, which are often larger than the rest, and different in structure, and are used chiefly in locomotion. See Illust. of Crustacea, and Stomapoda.
Synonyms & Antonyms of uropod
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uropod Sentence Examples
- Scorpion uropods are used to inject venom.
- Uropods on spiders aid in web building and prey capture.
- In crustaceans, uropods contribute to swimming and steering.
- The uropod of a cockroach functions as a sensory organ.
- Ants use their uropods to spray formic acid as a defense mechanism.
- Uropods in mites play a role in locomotion and sensory perception.
- Uropods on millipedes aid in moisture retention and movement.
- Some species of insects possess uropods that mimic antennas.
- The elongated uropods of the horseshoe crab are used for propulsion and burrowing.
- Uropods on certain reptiles, such as lizards, provide stability and support.
FAQs About the word uropod
Any one of the abdominal appendages of a crustacean, especially one of the posterior ones, which are often larger than the rest, and different in structure, and
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Scorpion uropods are used to inject venom.
Uropods on spiders aid in web building and prey capture.
In crustaceans, uropods contribute to swimming and steering.
The uropod of a cockroach functions as a sensory organ.
